Lentils

The lentil is an edible pulse. A pulse is a dry legume that grows in a pod of one to 12 seeds. It includes beans, lentils, peas and other little seeds.

Pulses are usually available in three types:
1.The whole pulse
2.The split pulse with the skins on
3.The split pulse with the skins removed

If a pulse is split into half, it is a Dal or The word ‘ Dal ‘ is used for split lentils. Lentil colors range from yellow to red-orange to green, brown and black. Lentils also vary in size.

Adding pulses to your diet is a great way to eat healthier. They are so full of protein, fiber, iron and so many other nutrients.
The Pulses require a cooking time of 10 to 40 minutes, depending on the variety.